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Best Fall Activities in NYC

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Best Fall Activities in NYC

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Fall may be the shortest season in New York as it is embedded between intense heat and frigid temperatures. If you didn’t know already, New York is amazing in the fall season because there is so much to do and so much to see during this season. New York offers many activities and there’s something for everybody. So, if you are interested in heading to New York in the fall or you are currently looking for the best fall activities, here are some things on the ultimate bucket list of things to do in NYC.

The Best Fall Activities in NYC

See the fall foliage

You can see the annual spectacle of tree leaves changing into vibrant hues of red, orange, and yellow. Go for a walk to see public parks and admire at the leaves changing colors. Some famous places to look around are:

Stroll Through Central Park

Central Park is just amazing, and it is one of the first places you should go to. Central Park looks so appealing, especially in the fall. It is enclosed by 843 acres situated between the upper east and upper west sides of Manhattan. Some famous places to visit in Central Park are:
• Bow Bridge
• Bethesda Fountain
• Strawberry Fields
• Belvedere Castle

Visit Museums

In late August, NYC’s museums and cultural institutions were given the green light to reopen. Due to some restrictions, you need to plan first and reserve a timed ticket. Here are some museums worth visiting:

Pick your own apple or pumpkin

Apples are the unofficial fruit of fall in New York state, and the state is one of the top five producers. Most places also offer festive fall delights like apple cider donuts, corn mazes, pumpkins, and  hayrides. Here are some apple and pumpkin picking destinations in NYC:
• Masker Orchards
• Outhouse Orchards
• Fishkill Farms
• Barton Orchards

Dine indoors or outdoors

Indoor dining is back in NYC. But there are still some restrictions in place (check the restaurants for their policies before visiting). If you don’t like eating indoors, you can enjoy the al fresco dining experience as one of the amazing fall in New York City.

Stand on Edge

Edge is the highest outdoor sky deck in the western hemisphere, and it is open to the public in NYC. You can enjoy 360-degree views and lean on outward angled glass walls to see the city as you have never seen it before. You can also have light bites and a champagne bar with drinks.

Drive-in theaters

This pandemic caused many movie theaters to shut down, but people are experiencing a renaissance of drive-in theaters. This is a great idea to watch movies in the fall in New York City. You can gather your friends and family for this old-fashioned way to watch movies. Some drive-in theaters that remain open are:

Go bowling!

You can eat, drink and play games indoors in NYC. They have been allowed to reopen with the following SOPS. Many people go to places for bowling and the two more common ones are:

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40 comments

Mica September 28, 2021 - 02:54

I love these autumn photos – so colourful with all the orange! It’s good there are so many things to do for this season in your city 🙂

Hope your week is off to a good start 🙂

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mariann.yip@gmail.com September 28, 2021 - 13:13

I love the warm tones in the city too! It’s such a beautiful sight 🙂

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Jennifer September 28, 2021 - 06:40

I’m leaving for NYC today so I’m saving this!

Jennifer
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mariann.yip@gmail.com September 28, 2021 - 13:12

I love hearing that! I hope you have the best time in NYC 🙂

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Ana Castilho September 28, 2021 - 12:16

I already want here in Portugal to stay like this to go photographing. *-*
What beautiful photos… <3
Xoxo
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mariann.yip@gmail.com September 28, 2021 - 13:12

I bet it’s a great time to photograph fall in Portugal too!

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Ashley September 28, 2021 - 12:57

I bet fall in NYC is just GORGEOUS!

-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge

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mariann.yip@gmail.com September 28, 2021 - 13:12

It truly is and I love it!

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Ashley September 28, 2021 - 15:15

I’ve never been to NYC, but these sound like lovely places to go!

Make Life Marvelous

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mariann.yip@gmail.com October 5, 2021 - 16:36

Oh it’s a dream!!

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Christine Kong September 28, 2021 - 17:01

These are all great ideas. I love fall on the east coast! I wish we had more fall leaves and a real fall season here in SoCal. It’s always been a wish list item to go apple picking in the fall.

Xoxo,
Christine
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mariann.yip@gmail.com October 5, 2021 - 16:40

I do appreciate LA’s beautiful weather but I also have come to love the four seasons in NYC 🙂

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jodie filogomo September 28, 2021 - 19:42

I love how you can see the leaves without having to go far in NYC. We used to always go on Labor Day weekend to visit, but I’ve never been there in the fall.
OXOX
Jodie
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mariann.yip@gmail.com October 5, 2021 - 16:36

Are they visible that early in September??

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Kathrine Eldridge September 28, 2021 - 21:15

So many amazing things to do in NYC! I would love to see the colors change in your amazing city.

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mariann.yip@gmail.com October 5, 2021 - 16:40

It’s a very beautiful sight!

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Shauna September 28, 2021 - 21:19

I’ve only visited NYC twice, and both times were in the fall! Seriously stunning everywhere you look!

Shauna

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mariann.yip@gmail.com October 5, 2021 - 16:37

Yes I agree! Beauty in every corner 🙂

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Lovely September 28, 2021 - 23:55

All of this sounds exciting! Gorgeous pictures!
xoxo
Lovely
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mariann.yip@gmail.com October 5, 2021 - 16:38

Thank you Lovely!

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Sinziana September 29, 2021 - 00:15

Hello!

It was a lovely post to read. The photos are amazing!
All these activities are great; and those pumpkins in the photos are so cute :). I would love to visit a pumpkin range, but I have not heard of one near me.

Have a great day!

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mariann.yip@gmail.com October 5, 2021 - 16:38

It’s such a great fall activity so I do hope you get the chance to find one near you.

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Sophie September 29, 2021 - 11:34

Absolutely gorgeous photos here! September/ October is my first time to visit New York, great suggestions x

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mariann.yip@gmail.com October 5, 2021 - 16:38

I agree, it’s a beautiful season and I also enjoy the transition into the holidays 🙂

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Danielle Butler September 29, 2021 - 16:12

This makes me want to go to NYC and experience Fall there again/

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mariann.yip@gmail.com October 5, 2021 - 16:38

You definitely have to!

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Vourneen September 30, 2021 - 11:19

I love your photos! They’re really stunning. I’ve been to NYC a few times but never during this time of year. I would absolutely love to though, especially walking through Central Park. This was a great read!

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mariann.yip@gmail.com October 5, 2021 - 16:39

Central Park is stunning during fall 🙂

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Heather Noire October 1, 2021 - 17:06

You can do so many things in NYC. it feels like a place that has everything and the city is just packed with fun and style.
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mariann.yip@gmail.com October 5, 2021 - 16:39

That’s why it’s known as the city that never sleeps 🙂

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Danielle October 2, 2021 - 11:40

I would love to go back to NYC one day soon!

Danielle | thereluctantblogger.co.uk

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mariann.yip@gmail.com October 5, 2021 - 16:40

Yes come visit anytime 🙂

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Julia October 4, 2021 - 13:07

I would love to see NYC in the fall one day! The orange and red foliage is my favourite and I’d spend hours walking around Central Park to see it!

Julia x
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mariann.yip@gmail.com October 5, 2021 - 09:08

I love hearing that Julia!

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Rashmi October 5, 2021 - 07:33

These are some beautiful pictures and you shared some amazing ideas 🙂
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mariann.yip@gmail.com October 5, 2021 - 09:05

Thank you Rashimi!

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Melody Jacob October 9, 2021 - 06:06

Very interesting
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Jill October 18, 2021 - 21:31

I’m saving this for the next time I go to NY! Thanks for sharing these ideas!

Jill – Doused in Pink

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mariann.yip@gmail.com October 20, 2021 - 10:03

Absolutely, I hope it’s helpful!

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Nina December 1, 2021 - 06:55

I love NYC. We were just there this weekend to see the city during the holidays, so beautiful!
-Nina
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